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Part Playing 2
The outcomes of simple part playing. Rounds are an excellent way to first introduce this to students.
Stages to Learning
In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...
Clear Instructions
Working with larger groups can unveil some simple problems in the pedagogy of how to approach giving instructions.
Extended Rhythm game
See Rhythm Game for the first stage of this learning game. In this short clip the teacher extends the level of challe...
Rhythm Game
This Rhythm game is an excellent assessment for learning tool. The teacher can see visually if the class are beginnin...
Understanding Duration
This teacher questions the class on note lengths relative to the piece they have just played.
Stages - Listen Sing Play
Often in whole class teaching, we are required to teach with a more staged approach than we would in small group less...
Contextual Learning
Whole class lessons provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the context of pieces they will begin to l...
Creative Singing
Singing in whole class teaching offers everyone the chance to engage in the lesson.
Language Acquisition
In this short extract from a music lesson the teacher explores singing with a traditional African song.
Using Charanga Musically
The charanga musical school resource offers great choice in repertoire but must always be supported with specialist k...
Articulation with Charanga
In this video the teacher uses the charanga musical school resource to explore articulation on the clarinet.
Repertoire Choice
In this flute lesson the teacher begins to work on slurred articulation detail in the music.
Linking Warm Ups
In this flute lesson, the teacher uses a scale linked to the key of the piece the student will study in the main body...
Embouchure and Range
In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G. There is a focus on posture and breathing as key components...
Connecting Breathing
In this euphonium lesson the teacher encourages the students to 'feel' what happens when they breathe correctly. Help...
Valve Technique
In this euphonium lesson the teacher takes some time to ensure that the students play with good valve technique from ...
Modelling Sound
In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple demonstration to model the sound for students. Encouragement and mod...
Beginning Articulation
In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple call and response to develop articulation, offering advice on reduci...
Confident Buzzing
In this euphonium lesson the teacher encourages a confident buzz from the beginner stages. This helps to develop a st...